Paris Hilton has vowed never to appear on David Letterman again after she was humiliated by relentless questions about her jail term. At one point, she said, "But I've moved on with my life, so I don't really want to talk about it anymore." Letterman replied, "This where you and I are different, because it's all I want to talk about."
The video has taken off on Youtube and is another example of how YouTube is enabling viral embarrassment... In a day, the video has surpassed a million views.
Viral Embarrassment
Paris Hilton Humiliated on David Letterman
Trend Themes
1. Viral Embarrassment - Opportunity to develop online reputation management services to help individuals and businesses mitigate the impact of viral embarrassment.
2. Celebrities on Talk Shows - Potential to create disruptive platforms or formats for talk shows that strike a balance between entertainment and respectful interviews, avoiding humiliating moments.
3. Youtube as a Catalyst - Opportunity to explore innovative marketing strategies that leverage YouTube's viral nature to generate widespread attention and publicity.
Industry Implications
1. Online Reputation Management - Chance for companies to offer reputation management tools and services that help individuals and businesses control and improve their online image.
2. Entertainment Production - Idea for the entertainment industry to develop new talk show formats that prioritize engaging conversations while respecting the boundaries of celebrity guests.
3. Digital Marketing - Potential for marketers to devise creative campaigns that harness the power of YouTube to generate viral content and increase brand exposure.